Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| FPGA Chip Model | Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A35T-1CSG324C |
| Logic Cells | 33,280 |
| Block RAM | 1,800 Kbits (90 x 20Kb blocks) |
| DSP Slices | 90 |
| Clock Management | 8 x MMCM, 8 x PLL |
| Onboard Memory | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage Interface | Quad SPI Flash (16MB/32MB options) |
| Connectivity Ports | USB-JTAG, UART, PMOD headers, GPIO pins |
| Power Supply | 5V DC via Micro-USB or external header |
| Board Dimensions | 85mm x 55mm |
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best budget Artix-7 board
I compared several boards before buying this one. The Weixiang A7-Lite offers the best balance of resources and cost. The community support is growing, and I found plenty of example projects online to help me get started with image processing algorithms.
Anonymous
Mar 14, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor pinout quirks
For the price, the hardware quality is impressive. The DDR3 memory interface is stable. However, beginners should double-check the pin constraint file provided on the manufacturer's site as a few PMOD pins differ from standard Arduino mappings. Overall, highly recommended for prototyping.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, basic accessories
The core board itself is fantastic. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that it doesn't come with a case or extended cables, which you might need depending on your setup. You will need to purchase a separate 5V power adapter if you plan to drive high-current peripherals.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust industrial control prototype base
We used this core board for a motor control proof-of-concept. The DSP slices handled the PID calculations efficiently, and the board remained cool even under continuous load. The build quality feels solid enough for embedded testing environments.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
As someone transitioning from microcontrollers to FPGAs, this board made the learning curve much smoother. The pre-installed bootloader allows for easy configuration updates. The signal integrity on the high-speed lanes is surprisingly good for a board in this price range.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for learning Verilog
This board is an excellent entry point for anyone getting into FPGA development. The documentation is clear, and the onboard USB-JTAG programmer works flawlessly with Vivado. I successfully loaded my first blinking LED project within an hour of unboxing.
Q: Can I power this board directly from a laptop USB port?
A: Yes, the board can be powered via the Micro-USB port connected to a laptop or a standard 5V USB charger. However, if you are driving many external peripherals or high-brightness LEDs, we recommend using an external 5V/2A power supply via the dedicated header.
Q: Is this board compatible with Xilinx Vivado WebPACK?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with Xilinx Vivado WebPACK edition. You will need to import the provided constraint files (.xdc) to map your design to the board's specific pins.
Q: Where can I download the pinout diagram and schematics?
A: You can find the complete schematics, pinout diagrams, and demo code in the 'Resources' tab on the product page or by visiting the official Weixiang GitHub repository linked in the user manual.
Q: What is the voltage level of the GPIO pins?
A: The primary bank voltages are configured for 3.3V logic levels by default. Some banks can be reconfigured for 1.8V or 2.5V operation depending on your design requirements and the VCCO settings, but please refer to the schematic before connecting 5V devices directly.
Q: Does it support HDMI output?
A: This specific 'Lite' model does not have a dedicated HDMI connector onboard. However, you can implement HDMI output by using the GPIO headers to connect an external HDMI PMOD module or a discrete TMDS transmitter chip, utilizing the FPGA's high-speed transceivers.
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